Review from the perspective of football fans

Advance the review was much more detailed than originally planned. Those who want a short conclusion can simply scroll to the bottom of the text. Furthermore, let me say that this review only reflects my opinion and My personal things like design or image quality must be considered subjective.

After my old plasma unfortunately the temporal blessed (glass cracked), has needed a new TV. At this time I was not yet aware of how satisfied me that has been, made in spite of its low price by its image quality.
He had to deal with typical problems such as plasma, light burning of logos, ghosting in 3D, very high power consumption (max. 350W) and a permanent buzz, but the image quality just what football concerns was really more than good. For typical LED remained problems like clouding, halos, banding and especially DSE (Dirty Screen Effect -> which led me to retrospectively to swap 2 TVs, More on this later) spared.

Thus, the first question was: What was the new television all can?

In my case, these were the following:

- Very good picture, look especially what football and FIFA on the console concerns
- Lower power consumption
- Not as sensitive and unforgiving as my old plasma (eg branding and the glass breaking, which would certainly not encountered in any of my old flat screen TV)
- Smart TV
- Integrated WLAN
- Passive 3D technology
- An appealing design

Then my choice could only fall on an LED TV and with the search for that, I was then on the Internet, above all from Amazon, explained. First lot of my choice on a competitor's product, which was conspicuous by its equipment, as well as book reviews. The TV was ordered and was delivered after 4 days with me. Here I shall be then times briefly, because the TV went back even though the Blu-Ray and HD picture was fantastic. Look at the first time football are me instantly noticed streaks over the entire image (DSE). It was simply unbearable, because it took me every joy at a football game and thus the TV was replaced promptly. After a few days there was the new, the streaks were slightly better, but watch football made still no joy and this TV also went back. At this point, many thanks to Amazon for the straightforward switch and will fast refund.

The search began all over again, this time additionally in local markets. I've been told at this point that you can avoid DSE only with a higher number MHZ. Nevertheless, I then decided to go based on the reviews and the image spot for this model and would now like to describe my experiences below.

The unit was ordered Tuesday and delivered thanks to Prime the next day. The delivery took place this time not by freight carrier but with DHL.

First I get to the delivery:

- TV
- Stand
- 2 plates to connect the stand to the TV
- 4 screws
To make accessories from the base a wall bracket -
- 4 passive 3D glasses in black
- Remote
- Installation instructions and guidance material

TV was unpacked quickly during the lunch break and bolted together using a Phillips screwdriver, which together max. Took 10min. After that he was able to about 5 hours at the room temperature used (which is important, according to a fellow electrician) and was set up after work, connected (HDMI 1 -> 5.1 receiver, with attached Sky HD receiver, PS3, Wii U, Phillips Media Player / HDMI 2 Xbox 360) and furnished. Initialization (incl. WLAN setup) was fast and self-explanatory from equip and should therefore hardly cause problems.

Now I come to evaluate in detail.

Style:

The frame is kept very narrow and made of aluminum, acts and therefore feels very high quality an.Der stand is also made of metal and looks rather unstable, almost frail. But this is not so, the TV is extremely safe. The back is almost completely made of plastic.

Negative to mention is simply that you can not turn the stand due to their construction, but this is irrelevant to me.

Conclusion: 5/5 stars

Processing:

All components are very high, he know no gaps, and it is nothing else than what can currently happen with the use of plastic ever.

Conclusion: 5/5 stars

Connections:

There are known as relatively few connections available, which was, however, aware from the outset and because of my 5.1 receiver does not constitute a problem. Specifically, the connections are as follows:

- 2 HDMI
- 1 scart
- 1 USB
- 1 optical (Toslink)
- 1 LAN
- 1 antenna

It would certainly have been more precisely what concerns HDMI, but I'm so absolutely cope and it was aware, as mentioned at the outset.

Conclusion: 4/5 stars

Operation (including remote control.):

At the beginning of the menu looks quite confusing, which also relates to the remote control. The television offers this but under i-Manuel guidance which brings one closer to the operator, which certainly can be helpful and meaningful. For my part I always do after the concept of learning by doing and got used quickly to the menu and remote control. It quickly reaches the image settings, the Smart menu and all other important points. Although one can not deny that many of the remote control buttons to raise questions at first sight and you look once have to deal with it. With a little practice you will find but then cope and from my side is all right.

Conclusion: 4/5 stars

Smart Features:

The smart features can be accessed via a dedicated button on the remote control immediately. Currently there are only about 250 apps, but the most important are and the offer is extended continuously according to internet forums. Here is a short list of the main services:

TV: Sat1, Pro7, Kabel 1, Sixx, Tagesschau and other foreign
Video on Demand: Max cathedrals, LOVEFiLM
News: Photo
Social Network: Facebook, Skype
Games: Mini Golf, Solitaire, Sudoku, Snake
Other: Opera Browser, Ebay, YouTube, Music Unlimited, Picasa, Podcasts

Unfortunately, currently lacks an app for Watch Ever, but which is currently under construction. The usability of the apps via remote control is different from application to application and partly used to, but with a little practice quite well. The built-in web browser loads relatively quickly, not just to use the remote control but intuitive. It's nice that it exists, but there is something notebook, tablet or smartphone.
Generally make the tested apps but fun and a nice pastime for me but just a positive side effect.

Conclusion: 4/5 stars

Media Player:

The built-in media player like it very much. After you connect a USB medium you will first be asked for the type of media azuzeigenden and has the choice photo, music and video. Depending on the selection, only the type of data is displayed that you have selected and which are not in any folder. Because the parent folder are also displayed despite selection, therefore it is advisable possibly the desired files directly to the store, for example, USB flash drive, because then only the desired data is also displayed and it looks clear. In general I find the view but very nice and clear, the data is loaded very quickly and there are also several options for sorting are available. In the test, the TV recognizes all formats and plays fine. Mainly these were avi, mkv and mp4 files, which are likely to be among the most popular formats. Using the remote control can be used as pre- or rewound, paused, or stopped. Only one Go-To function, I could not find, but I did not feel as a disadvantage, because it is possible through the coil to the right and left buttons extremely fast before. For a 90-minute movie here requires just over 5 seconds to get from the beginning to the end. I am currently very happy and will use the Media Player frequently. In principle, I replace my current external media player completely.

Conclusion: 5/5 stars

Sound:

Upon request, I have added this category yet subsequently.
Since I have connected the TV to a 5.1 receiver, I could not really judge the sound. Especially when you get used to such a system for years, it's hard to make a fair statement.

I will nevertheless try to describe to you my opinion.

The Sony has a few configuration options with regard to the sound and this looks like the following:

Sound Mode: Standard, Cinema, Sport, Music, Games, Compressed clay
Sound Amplifier: On or Off
Equalizer: here the following bass and treble (100Hz, 200Hz, 500Hz, 1kHz, 2kHz, 5kHz, 10Khz) can each be adjusted from -12 to +12
Voice highlight: from -6 to +6
Fortschrittl. Auto. Lautsch .: On or Off
Volume offset: from -6 to +6
Balance: this can be adjusted from the left 12 to right 12

I now have to test inserted a movie with AC3 and changed the default values ​​ledigich as follows:

Sound Mode: Cinema
Sound amplifier: A
Voice highlight: Max
100HZ and 200HZ: Max to increase the bass

The sound does not sound tinny and it is also clear. I particularly like the ability to regulate the volume of votes, because in some films the voices are too quiet or be covered by the sound.

5.1 Sound can not be expected and also not all too much bass you. One can certainly tease out even more, but what audio settings concerns I am definitely not an expert. For my part I find the sound for a flat screen TV but good to very good and also the bass is absolutely sufficient. The latter is probably due to the construction. Because although the frame is kept thin per se, but was created on the lower back of a certain volume of the sound, as you can see in Figure 11 from Amazon. There may be flat-panel televisions with better sound, I find him but surprisingly good and my 3 old flat screen TV could not keep up because definitely.

Conclusion: 4.5 / 5 stars

Now for the all-important category.

Image Quality:

The first TV tested suffered greatly from DSE (Dirty Screen Effect) why he went back and was replaced me immediately from Amazon. The second TV was a bit better, with a solid background and panning the Dirty Screen Effect was but to see again what was an absolute no-go because of football. I was able to enjoy any game and he went back again. Since the first TV had 400MHZ and they told me that this effect can only be avoided with a higher MHz, I was a bit worried but I ordered on the basis of good reviews anyway. Equally ahead of Sony has neither DSE (it is just not only to the MHz), even banding, ghosting or clouding. He has only slight halos left and right, which are so far but I have noticed during any film. So far I have always seen it only when turning and the resulting black image. Now to the general image quality. The standard image was good, but there are a lot of different settings and to try a little, I am absolutely with the current result zufriedennein to be honest loved it! The SD channels look compared to my old plasma of much better. HD on Sky is excellent and Blu-Rays are a visual treat. The brilliance is huge and it was sharp, especially when one looks at films like Oz the Great and Powerful, Pacific Rim or monsters university. Even the black value of Sony is superior to my old plasma and the previously tested model even skyscraper. Still needs to be mentioned that the television reflects. Although not as much as my old plasma, but noticeably. But what caused habit does not bother me.
So also does away Watching football is fun again and that is for me the main reason to keep the TV.
What the 3D effect concerns so'm here totally satisfied, he makes a great picture, there are no double contours to identify and the 3D effect is clearly visible. Tested was, Train Your Dragon with Sammy's Adventures, Pacific Rim light and Sky 3D. The included glasses are lightweight and comfortable to wear and more affordable to purchase. I'm going now definitely back often watch a 3D movie. It is only negative to mention that no 2D to 3D conversion is possible, which I already have not used the old plasma and feel just as much sense. Furthermore, unfortunately, you can make little adjustments, a depth control does not exist, and also the change from R / L to L / R is not possible, but as for my taste everything is perfect anyway, there is no objection on my part.
Also, the PS3 was still being tested, which also made an excellent picture and had to show no input lag.

Conclusion: 5/5 stars -> here I would also significantly awarded more!

I can make this any TV who enjoys looking football and PS3 plays. But normal TV users are all come due to the image quality ahead of the brilliant colors and the super black level at your expense. Who the few ports (2 HDMI, 1USB) who do not mind non-rotatable base and the slightly more reflective display, which gets an excellent processing television, looking in this price range has no equal for less than 900 EUR.

I hope I could help you and am available for further questions. If necessary I can also feel free to post my current image settings, which can be used as a guide.

With best regards,

Christian Rauh

Edit: The original review was expanded to include the category Sound